Summary

Kicheche Laikipia Camp is a small luxurious tented camp, nestled at the foot of indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole, in the centre of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. It's twelve guests are hosted by the inimitable Andy and Sonja Webb.

 

Accommodation

The camp consists of six luxurious tents The tents are custom designed and are fully insect-proof with en-suite bathrooms equipped with a dresser, flushing toilet and hot showers. There are comfortable chairs on each veranda overlooking the waterhole. One tent can be converted into a triple on request. There is a spacious well furnished lounge and dining tent, although we prefer to eat alfresco if weather permits.

Location

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is 90,000 acres of wilderness and offers an incredibly uncrowned environment to enjoy quality game viewing. The Conservancy is home to Kenya's largest population of Black Rhino, large numbers of elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard and plentiful plains game. There are also a number of rarer Northern species such as Grevys Zebra, Jacksons Hartebeest and Beisa Oryx. The Conservancy lies on the Equator 30 minutes drive from Nanyuki airstrip and affords wonderful views of Mt Kenya.

Daily Activities
Rigid daily schedules are not on our agenda, there are no hard and fast rules at Kicheche Laikipia so guests can decide at camp on the range of activities available. Picnic breakfasts, lunches and sundowner drinks are popular options to include on game drives.

Game Drives (Day & Night)
Watching wildlife at close range, but without encroaching on their space, is endlessly fascinating and our guides' instincts and experience will provide superb photo opportunities of wild animals. Our safari customised 4WD vehicles are designed to give everyone a perfect view.
Night Game Drives are offered to enable guests the chance to observe lesser seen nocturnal species. Our Vehicles are fitted with a hand held spotlight and resident species include aardvark, genet, bat-eared fox, striped hyena, serval, honey badger, civet and zorilla.

Research & Education Centre
Wildlife Educational Centre which is very interesting for children and adults alike. One can take a short walk to see Morani, the habituated rhino, nearby.
Lion Tracking
The Lion Tracking program monitors the Conservancy lions (some have been collared with receivers). As part of the program we are able to track the lions with a portable satellite dish and remit the data to the study centre.
Walking
A different perspective is gained through escorted walks on the savannah. Our interpretive guides will point out the spoor of a leopard, the nest of a rare bird or signs of recent migration activity that would pass unnoticed by the eyes of strangers...

Chimpanzee Visit
The Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary was set up for orphaned chimps rescued from West Africa. The Sanctuary is an excellent venue to observe the two families and learn about the perils facing chimpanzees in the wild

• Children aged 3 - 11 years : 50% of adult rate for accommodation and US$42 Conservancy fees

• Families with children under 7 years will be required to take a sole use vehicle*( see supplement below) unless there are 4 or more guests in the party when they will get one anyway. Please note that our camps are not conducive to infants and no baby equipment, such as cots and high chairs, are provided.

• Rates Include; Airstrip transfers, unlimited shared game drives by 4WD vehicle, services of a KPSGA qualified driver/guide, bush walks, full board accommodation, drinks ( excluding champagne) and laundry.

• Rates Exclude; Flights, Nairobi airport transfers and items of a personal nature.
  
  * Exclusive Use Vehicle supplement $265 per day*
  
  **Laikipia Camp closes annually 01 April-31 May***

Rates

SEASONS:

Jan      Feb      Mar       Apr      May      June      July       Aug       Sept      Oct       01 Nov - 20 Dec    21Dec - 31stDec

PEAK  PEAK   HIGH      LOW    LOW     PEAK      PEAK   PEAK      PEAK    PEAK             HIGH                          PEAK

Discounted Rates

	Per person/night	Conservancy fee	Season dates
Peak Season	US$365	US$ 65	(01 Jul -31 Oct'10 & 15 Dec-04 Jan '11)
Longer stay reductions 5th night onwards	US$ 300	US$ 65
Shoulder season	US$ 330	US$ 65	(05 Jan -31 Mar '10)
Green season	US$ 300	US$ 65	(01 - 30 Jun'10& 01 Nov-14 Dec '10)

 

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